The magic of Lake Titicaca is not only to be found in nature but also in its people. Getting to know the ancient culture that surrounds this place is captivating. From the veneration of the mamacha Candelaria, the worship of

This town's name derives from the Quechua word p'isaqa pisaq, meaning partridge, very abundant bird in this area. The new town was built on the very edge of the Urubamba River, and while its ruins are located on the cliffs of the

Ollantaytambo is located in the Sacred Valley and Cusco very near Inca town is practically today, the ruins are almost inside of this and all the people prehispanic buildings are preserved. It is really worth staying at least one

It is a mall that has nightclubs, bars, cinemas and of course shops. You have all kinds of shops both big-brand stores and ones selling Peruvian handicrafts and products. But what makes it different, when most malls are the same

The Grand Plaza or Plaza de Armas of Lima, was the founding site of the city of Lima, the capital of Peru. It's the main public space of the city. Located in the historic center of Lima, it's surrounded by buildings such as the

It is a spectacular fortress, or temple as it´s called now, built with huge carved rocks laid together with absolute precision. Along with Machu Picchu and Choquequirao, it is undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural works of

It seems that around here it rains a lot. In my case it was drizzling and fog that made it hard to see the ruins from the top, having to wait for it to appear. The wait was worth it. As colleagues have said the rise and fall is half

Miraflores is a district of Lima, where you can find many attractions, great shopping, restaurants, and recreational areas. And the most beautiful part of the district are the views of the sea from the cliffs. When you find yourself

The Colca Canyon is a beautiful valley near the village of Chivay, in southern Peru. To go, you have to take a guided tour with a car, privately or as part of a group. The canyon is more than 3,000 feet deep, the deepest in the world,

The "Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption" was built between 1560 and 1664. Its outstanding reddish color was from the Spanish using it for building stones of Sacsayhuaman, the Inca fortress located on top of the city.

The fascinating history of the Convent of Santa Catalina could have been written by Garcia Marquez or another great Latin American writer. Dark, secret, full of mysteries, the Arequipa Nunnery keeps in its heart the memory of women

Being in the highest navigable lake in the world, and visiting the Uros Islands, a set of floating islands made of totora reeds, was an unforgettable and unmissable experience. The inhabitants speak Aymara and Quechua, so I learned

The San Pedro market is opposite the train station of San Pedro and is huge. They sell what you'd imagine (mainly food) and it also has a sort of food court where you can eat very cheap typical food. I think that if you are in Cusco

On January, 1 we decided to go to Chinchero, which is what we know as the Sacred Valley, we took a local combi for 4 soles (less than $2). As we arrived we realized that there was a party atmosphere but instead we went to the ruins,

Now I am traveling alone with my backpack and my camera, with only a plane ticket and my backpack. Peru was my first trip as a solo backpacker and, without a doubt, this experience was the most memorable of that trip. I had been in

The Nazca lines are some pictures (some animal form, some geometric, and even a alien) and is only a little bit away from Nazca desert. Nobody knows how it was done, who did it, or why. There is an observatory, named Maria Reiche to

A walk in Lima is obligatory, as it runs along the sea from the Love Park in the district of Miraflores to Barranco. Street vendors, joggers, couples, families, small manicured parks and the sea is what you can find.

Ballestas Islands Nature Reserve is five hours south of Lima, near Pisco. In the mornings ferries go to the islands where there are a lot of different species of birds, sea lions, Humboldt penguins and with some luck you can even spot

The paradigm of Lima's bohemian and cultural life, Barranco also holds many qualities of daily life that appeal to every traveler who comes to see and appreciate it. Markets, houses, bars, beaches, musicians, restaurants, art

The international airport of Lima - Callao is the main airport in Peru, focusing the majority of domestic and international flights in the country. It is located 16 km (9 miles) northeast of downtown. Lima Airport offers banks, ATMs,

I went there the first day of 2003 and it was one of the best experiences of my life. It is a place that few tourists know, that's difficult to access. I had to walk far, but it was an adventure! It is a wonderful spot, ideal for

The Llanganuco Lagoon is indescribably beautiful. It actually consists of two lakes located in a narrow glacial valley. The name of one of the lagoons is Warmicocha (Female Lagoon) and on its banks are broad-leaved trees called

Built entirely in ashlar, this Renaissance Cathedral contains some Gothic influence. Its facade is made up of seventy columns with Corinthian capitals, three portals and two lateral arches, all surmounted by two tall Renaissance

Chan Chan (the name means Sun Sun), and I´m not surprised, because the day I visited there was an excruciating heat. It is the biggest adobe in Latin America and the second in the world, constructed by the Chimu 5km from Trujillo. It

We made a tour with my mother on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca. Titicaca lies at an altitude of 3800 meters and its natural beauty is undeniable. It is split into two, one part belongs to Bolivia and has some islands, the rest

The ruins of Huaca Pucllana are Incan ruins located in the heart of Miraflores, the business district of Lima. This site has been the center of Lima since the fifth century. You can see the pyramid measuring 23 meters high, where you

A couple of months ago I was lucky to make a trip we had planned for a long time. We visited Chile, Peru (Machu Pichu bound) and discovered one of the most beautiful cities. Arequipa, also called the White Town, is a major city that

The main villa is 3950 m above sea level and at its highest point is 4050 m. It is about 35 Km from Puno, to get to the island by boat takes about 3 hours, if we add to this the 533 steps that you have to climb to reach the village,